The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

"Is it because of Quincy?"

Karen went straight for the jugular.

She wasn't clueless, just straightforward. Lately, the only new addition to Everett's life seemed to be this woman! And even Jeffrey had mentioned her.

"It's not about her."

Dorothy preferred to keep her personal issues under wraps, not keen on airing her dirty laundry for the world to critique. She still hoped to find a way to mend things with Everett.

If their argument became public knowledge...

It might make reconciliation harder, with Everett too proud to make amends.

"Then what's it about? His mom passing away?"

"Yeah, he's just been in a bad mood, that's all. Give it some time, and he'll be fine. You don't need to worry about it."

"If I don't look after you, who will?" Karen's voice rose in pitch. "Dorothy, you're usually so vigilant! How come you become so naive when it comes to love? Men, especially someone like Everett, they don't just get upset for no reason! I think his mom's death is just an excuse, and it's actually all because of Quincy."

love than

had only ever

"Everett doesn't like Quincy."

using the opportunity, with Everett's mom gone, to worm her way in and drive a wedge between you two." Karen grew more convinced as she spoke. "Wait and see,

quickly interjected, "No! Don't ask Jeffrey. I don't want Everett to think we're making a big deal

it weren't for Karen's probing, she wouldn't have mentioned it at

planning to ask? Wait until Quincy steals your

family always wanted Quincy to marry Everett! Now with one gone, who knows

hadn't considered this

his mother's passing, and that time might heal their

words sowed seeds

was indeed a catalyst, and Dorothy's absence gave Quincy an

a whiff of

thought about it, the more anxious she became.

Dorothy stopped herself midway.

No.